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This is number 12 in the Cul-De-Sac Kids series by Beverly Lewis. Again, she has written a book that is easy to read aloud to younger kids or for 7-10 year olds to read on their own.
When the Cul-De-Sac Kids stick together they are able to do things that they could not do alone. Dee Dee Winters learns about friendship and felines in this fun book about a cat who runs away. ]]>
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This is number 11 in the Cul-De-Sac Kids series. Once again I can say that it is a wonderful book and easy for kids to relate to.
This story addresses name calling and being kind to one another. Shawn Hunter overcomes a bully with kindness and encouragement from his friends.
This is easy to read for older kids or great to read aloud to younger ones. ]]>
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Finding purpose in the painful situations of life is something that more people need to be aware of and implement into their lives.
I know that Dr. Meier and Dr. Henderson are trying to encourage others to do this, and that their intentions are good, but this book misses the mark of being Biblically accurate. Early on they said that you can only love others as much as you love yourself and I highly disagree with that statement. We can love others because God first loved us. Our love does not come from us, it comes from Him.
The book overall presents some good, and thought provoking ideas about pain in our lives. While this is good, the underlying teaching taking place is faulty and I recommend reading this book with great discernment or even skipping it to read The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis. ]]>
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The Christmas Dog is a delightful book that will spark your Christmas spirit!
Melody Carlson had written a sweet and sassy story about Christmas and life through the eyes of a widow. When Betty's routine life suddenly gets interrupted by suspicious neighbor, a runaway granddaughter, and a mangy mutt, it looks like Christmas might just crumble.
However, by "killing with kindness", Betty overcomes frustration and fear and to find the heart of Christmas once again.
This story will stir the tenderness of your heart and have you laughing at the same time. I enjoyed a good does of Christmas cheer with this relaxing and easy read. ]]>
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Little, seven-year-old Patrick Collins is on the verge of becoming an orphan with a newly deceased mother and his father now missing in action. His fate rests in the hands of a tenderhearted social worker and a cranky, old grandfather he has never met.
Dan Walsh takes you back in time for a heart-wrenching Christmas story set in the early 1940's during World War Two. It's the story of a brave boy, a grumpy old man, a caring neighbor, and an unfinished gift.
Will the last wish of a a wife, mother, and grandmother actually be realized? Will the untimely death of a beautiful, young mother bring over due reconciliation or create a greater family divide? And will a hand carved, wooden soldier be a cherished keepsake or a symbol of conflict?
This book mixes a little bit of history with a tale of father-son conflict, and adds Christmas cheer to make it a story you won't soon forget.
I enjoyed reading this book with it's honest characters and tear-jerking story line. Walsh has written a story that both young and old, male and female, will enjoy.
A sequel is scheduled to be published in June of 2010. ]]>
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Jenny Johnston's
review of God Is with Me through the Night:
"I won this book through a Good Reads giveaway! My daughter is one, and she loved the pictures of all the animals. Also, when I received it, the book was signed and there was a handwritten note with it! Not many authors take the time to add such a per...more "
"I won this book through a Good Reads giveaway! My daughter is one, and she loved the pictures of all the animals. Also, when I received it, the book was signed and there was a handwritten note with it! Not many authors take the time to add such a per...more "